Amado had a bad accident while he was at daycare yesterday afternoon and had to be rushed to the ER. He fell and busted up his mouth and his teeth on low shelf where the kids put their shoes. He basically bit his lower lip in half. Two of his top front teeth were completely impacted (i.e. violently shoved back into his gums) and will have to come out at some point, one way or another.It was terrible, but he was a very brave little boy. During the three hours we waited in ER, he even played with some toys and watched some TV without having received any painkillers. I don't think I could have done that. It was a busy night in ER and people were literally dying around him (one person, in fact, did die while we were there).
Thankfully, he's going to be ok. The doctors stitched his lip back together (above - he was totally out when they gave him the stitches). We will go to the dentist tomorrow to see what they will do with the teeth. Hopefully there will be no damage to the buds of his permanent teeth. He was able to drink some milk out of a syringe when we got home.
What a terrible experience for him, Wendy, and I. It really makes us value our health and feel for those parents who go through much worse than this with their little ones. We are so sad.
I'm so sorry you all had to go through it. Poor Amado. It seems like he was a brave lil' guy, but the description just sounds very, very painful.
ReplyDeleteI hope he has a speedy recovery.
this breaks my heart... poor amado, but what a brave boy. keep us all updated on his condition. i hope he feels better soon, and i hope you two feel better as well - i can't imagine it's easy for amado's lovely parents either...
ReplyDeleteOh, this just makes me sick. I hope you are holding together this morning. I have to go to jury duty but I will call you just as soon as I can. Oh, I am crying...
ReplyDeleteOw. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteOUCH !!!
ReplyDeleteNot one of the "joys" of parenting ... thoughts and prayers and lotsa love for ALL of you ...
Haven't been through something quite so traumatic, but have been through a number of ER runs with our three ... it is NEVER fun ...
A speedy recovery for the wee lad, and for his parents too !!
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ReplyDeleteYikes! Poor Amado!! And poor mommy and daddy!!! Hope everyone is recovering peacefully now.
Oh, poor Amado and you guys- a wish him a speedy healing process and that his little tooth buds are ok...
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs,
Christina
We took Amado to see Wendy's dentist today, but the dentist thinks we should wait a bit to see how the situation develops before they do anything. He's referring us to a paediatric dentist for the next examination.
ReplyDeleteAmado's in good spirits, playful and active. But there's swelling to his mouth and you can tell he's in pain. He will only drink from a straw and eat small bites of applesauce. We feel very bad for him, as does everyone at the daycare. They said all the kids were asking about Amado today.
...Thanks so much for all your care and concern. You all have been a big blessing to us. It really means a lot to us to know you folks care. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh my god! I hope he is ok. And you guys too. Much love,
ReplyDeleteJulie
Oh my god! Poor baby. And you guys too. What a nightmare. I hope you are all ok. Much love,
ReplyDeleteJulie
I meant to comment yesterday Aaron and Wendy.
ReplyDeletePoor Amado, how traumatic for all of you. I remember the trips to ER with Dan & Dianne. So scary and you feel so helpless and it's gut wrenching to see your little one suffering.
Thank goodness time heals most all wounds. Hang in there and hugs to all of you.
Love Bean